Free Resources
In this section you will find free & helpful EMPLOYABILITY resources
The Assessment Centre Survival Kit
In The Assessment Centre Survival Kit, we share our knowledge and experience with your students and graduates in preparation for their placement and/or job search, so they can ace an employer's assessment centre.
The Assessment Centre Survival Kit is an eBook which includes...
Guidance on how to prepare for an assessment centre
Information on the different exercises
Expert advice and insider top tips
Tips for candidates with a disability
Click the button below to download The Assessment Centre Survival Kit.
Digital Assessment Centres eBook
More employers are using digital assessment centres as part of their recruitment process - they can be daunting if you don’t know what to expect. Thorough preparation will help you feel more confident and ready to succeed.
Click the button to download a free eBook that will tell you everything you need to know about digital assessment centres.
We’ve created a free series of employability webinars, where you can find out everything you need to know - from getting started in your job search to making the transition into the world of work.
Watch the webinars HERE and find associated task videos to help you apply what you learn in the webinars HERE.
You can also find useful resources to help you put into practise what you learn in the webinars HERE.
Employability webinars and tasks
SMART Goal Setting Planner
SMART is a well-established tool to help guide your goal setting. The acronym allows you to ensure that your goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timely. When you use SMART you create clear, attainable, and worthwhile goals that develop motivation, action and support to achieve them.
Use our handy SMART goal setting planner to create clear, attainable and worthwhile goals that develop motivation, action and support to achieve them.
STARR Worksheet
Interview preparation is key to securing your dream role. You have one chance so make sure it counts. Download our STARR technique worksheet to help structure your interview questions. This fantastic step by step technique will help you answer each question in a systematic way to ensure you don't forget the important stuff.
Job search planner
Searching for a job can be a long and challenging process, however keeping organised will help you succeed. Use our handy planner to track where you are at with your applications, plan activities for each day of the week, and monitor your progress.
CV Checklist
It might sound pretty simple, but your CV needs to include all the right things that a future employer is looking for. It needs to show off your strengths, qualities, experience and give the reader a feel for the type of person you are. Use our ten steps when writing your CV and ensure that your content is tailored to the job you are applying for.
Student and Graduate CV Template
LinkedIn Guide for Beginners
We think it’s important for students and graduates to create a compelling LinkedIn profile that is updated as your career progresses. To help you, we decided to create a guide to setting up a great LinkedIn profile.
